2014 National Tournament Information July 4th, 5th and 6th, 2014

The draws will be posted at ARC on Friday July 4th.

Please note the following information for the tournament. This information can also be found in the tournament guide.

· Opening ceremony will take place at 8 am on July 4 in the ARC gym

· The Registration table will open at 7 am on July 4th, 5th and 6th. Players must check in at registration table and sign waivers before playing.

· Each day matches start at 8:30 am July 4th, 5th and 6th. Practise time Thursday July 3 at 5pm to 8pm.

· Social dinner at Phoenix Lounge, Abbotsford at 6:30pm on July 4.

· 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ Men's and Women's Doubles and 55+, 70+ Mixed Doubles are round robin format.

· 60+, 65+ Mixed Doubles, Open Mixed Doubles and Under 55 Mixed Doubles are Double Elimination format.

· Open and Under 55 Men's and Women's Doubles, Open Men's and Women's Singles are Double Elimination format.

· Please check in one hour before your event.

· Please be warmed up and ready for your match when it is announced.

· Lunch is available between 12pm- 1:30pm. No Breaks will be given for lunch.

· Free indoor/outdoor parking

We look forward to seeing everyone here in Abbotsford.

2014 National Open Championship Schedule of Events

2014 National Open Championship Schedule of Events

Friday July 4

Time                          ARC Gym 1                       ARC Gym 2

8:30am - 11am          55+ Men’s Doubles           60+ Women’s Doubles

11am - 1pm               60+ Men’s Doubles          70+ Men’s Doubles

12pm - 1:30pm          Lunch available 12pm - 1:30pm  No breaks in play for lunch

                                  Medal Presentations throughout day

1pm - 3pm                 65+ Men’s Doubles         55+ Women’s Doubles  

 3-6pm                      65+ Women’s Doubles     70+ Women’s Doubles

Saturday, July 5

Time                          ARC Gym 1                       ARC Gym 2

8:30am - 11am          60+ Mixed Doubles           55+ Mixed Doubles

11am - 1pm               65+ Mixed Doubles          70+ Mixed Doubles

12pm - 1:30pm          Lunch available 12pm - 1:30pm  No breaks in play for lunch

                                  Medal Presentations throughout day

1pm - 5pm                Open Mixed Doubles          Under 55 Mixed Doubles 

Sunday, July 6

Time                          ARC Gym 1                          ARC Gym 2

8:30am - 11am          Open Men's Doubles             Open Women's Doubles

11am - 1pm               Under 55 Women's Doubles  Under 55 Men's Doubles

12pm - 1:30pm          Lunch available 12pm - 1:30pm  No breaks in play for lunch

                                  Medal Presentations throughout day

1pm - 5pm                Open Men's Singles           Open Women's Singles

Schedule is subject to change. Check in will take place on the morning of your event at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre. 

Note: Event times are approximate, some delays in event times may occur.

**Registration table will be open at 7am on Friday, July 4, Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6. Please arrive early.  

Player meeting at 8am**

Top Players of the World Competing in Pickleball Canada National Open Championship July 4 to 6, 2014

Pickleball Canada National Open Championship at  Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Road, Abbotsford, B.C. on July 4th, 5th and 6th, 2014.  Top Players of the world will be competing in the Mens and Womens Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles in Age, Open and Under 55 categories. 

Top 5.0 players from Canada and the USA will be competing for the National Champions titles.  Top players in the Open Mens Doubles include Steve Wong/Glenn Griffin, Chris Miller/Billy Jacobsen, Denis Zhekhovskiy/Scott Lennan.  Top players in Open Womens Doubles include Jennifer Lucore/Darcie Jacobsen, Luba Zhekhovskaya/Christine Barksdale, Cherilyn Drake/Che Cui.  Top players in Open Mixed Doubles include Wesley Gabrielsen/Christine Barksdale, Steve Wong/Cherilyn Drake, Denis Zehkhovskiy/Luba Zhekhosskaya, Scott Lennan/Theresa Orcutt.  Open Singles top players include Wesley Gabrielsen, Chris Miller, Jennifer Lucore, Darcie jacobsen, Marco Jankowiak.  Don't miss these exciting National Championship matches, it's like watching world famous tennis players Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams.
Update:  Spectators are welcome to watch the competition free of charge but food are reserved for paid participants only. You can purchase food at ARC Cafe in the Abbotsford Recreation Centre. There is free indoor and Outdoor parking.    
  

Social Dinner at Phonenix Lounge on July 4

Join us for a social dinner at 6:30pm on Friday July 4 at the Phoenix Lounge & Global Dining on 33780 King Road, Abbotsford.

The Phoenix Lounge & Global Dining are both located next to each other across from the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. The cost of dinner is NOT included in the National tournament. Each player will need to pay their own bill.
$10.00 Dinner Special Menu offered are:
1. Hi-Rise Burger -grilled 1/4 pound Prime Rib burger garnished with all the trimmings
served with sea-salted fries or garden salad
2. The Margherita 10” pizza topped with fresh basil, tomato and rich tomato sauce, topped
with melted Mozzarella, Monterey Jack & Bocconcini cheese.
3. Old Style fish & chips cod loin in a light beer batter, served with fries and tartar sauce.
Other items on the menu and drinks can be purchased at the regular price.

PICKLEBALL CANADA NATIONAL OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP July 4 - 6, 2014

PICKLEBALL CANADA NATIONAL OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP   July 4 - 6, 2014  Abbotsford Recreational Centre  2499 McMillan Road, Abbotsford, B.C.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Abbotsford is located on Hwy-1 (TransCanada) in southwest British Columbia, approx. 5 km north of the U.S. border and approx. 70 km southeast of Vancouver.
1. Head northwest on Sumas Way toward S Fraser Way (700m)
2. Take the Old Yale Road exit (280m)
3. Merge onto Old Yale Rd (750m)
4. Turn right onto McMillan Rd (650m)
5. Turn right into back parking lot 2499 McMillan Rd.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
• Event start times will be sent out to all participants. 
• Opening Ceremony will be held at 8:00 am on July 4 at ARC.
• Players must sign waivers at registration desk before playing. 
• Abbotsford Recreation Centre is hosting this National sanctioned event by Pickleball Canada.
• Please check in one hour before your event.
• Please be warmed up and ready for your match when it is announced.
• Lunch is available between 12pm- 1:30pm. No Breaks will be given for lunch.
• Practice time for Pickleball Tournament Participants at ARC and will be Thursday, July 3, 2014 5pm – 8pm $2 drop in or membership cards (NOT including senior’s activity memberships) 

Friday July 4:

Men’s and Women’s Doubles 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+,

Saturday July 5:

Mixed Doubles 55+,60+,65+,70+, Open Mixed Doubles, Under 55 Mixed Doubles,

Sunday July 6:

Open Men’s and Women’s Doubles, Under 55 Men’s and Women’s Doubles, Open Men’s and Women’s Singles

173 Players Registered Pickleball Canada National Open Championship July 4 - 6,2014

173 Players have registered for the Pickleball Canada National Open Championship at  Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Road, Abbotsford, B.C. on July 4th, 5th and 6th, 2014.  There are only 5 more days to register.  Please Note:  Registration deadline:  June 12, 2014. You can call ARC 1-604-853-4221 to register before the deadline. This is the largest and most competitive pickleball tournament in Canada!   Top 5.0 players from  Canada and USA are competing:  Jennifer Lucore, Billy and Darcie Jacobsen, Chris Miller, Christine Barksdale, Wesley Gabrielsen,  Steve Wong, Luba Zhekhovskaya, Denis Zhekhovskiy, Theresa Orcutt, Cherilyn Drake, Scott Lennan, Glenn Griffin, Maurice Parobec, Marco Jankowiak and Che Cui.  Look forward to seeing you in July!